The Australian Circular Economy Forum 2023 convened 356 leaders from government, finance, business, academia, research, and First Nations communities, all committed to advancing Australia’s circular transition by 2030. The report captures the key recommendations and outcomes from roundtable sessions, providing a roadmap for coordinated national action.
Discussions highlighted the importance of national frameworks and standards, greater investment in circular precincts and infrastructure, and the development of robust metrics to measure progress. Participants stressed that circular economy must be embedded in every sector—manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and services—supported by systems thinking and Indigenous knowledge.
The report calls for translating strategy into practice through targeted pilot projects, regulatory reform, eco-design standards, and new financing models. By bringing together diverse expertise and outlining actionable steps, ACEF2023 has delivered a blueprint to scale circularity and ensure Australia is globally competitive in a resource-constrained future.
Key Points
- 356 participants from across sectors engaged in ACEF23.
- Calls for national leadership and coordinated policy frameworks.
- Priority areas: policy, finance, metrics, precincts, and infrastructure.
- Indigenous knowledge central to systems thinking and circular practice.
- Recommendations include pilots, eco-design, and new financing tools.
